Official figures show 18 per cent of Maori and 16 per cent of Pacific Island pupils do not reach the low international benchmark of 400 points. Only 3 per cent of Asian and 4 per cent of European-Pakeha pupils fail.

Official figures show 18 per cent of Maori and 16 per cent of Pacific Island pupils do not reach the low international benchmark of 400 points. Only 3 per cent of Asian and 4 per cent of European-Pakeha pupils fail.